Kodály's Life & Work Summary - Kodaly's Life and Work

Zoltán Kodály - A short biography

Zoltán Kodály was a composer, pioneering ethno-musicologist, groundbreaking educator and music critic. Along with Béla Bartók, he is among the two major figures in twentieth century Hungarian music. He enjoyed a status in his native land that is perhaps unrivaled by any other figure anywhere else in the world.

Organisations

Around the world, a number of organisations support the study of Kodály's music and his concept of music education. Information about them is available through our weblinks

Compositions

Zoltán Kodály's earliest compositions date from the 1890s and his last were composed in 1966. During this long and productive life he created hundreds of compositions in a variety of media and genres. His style was profoundly influenced by his collecting and study of Hungarian folk music.